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Iconic Winston Churchill Statue Vandalized: 'ZIONIST WAR CRIMINAL'

Iconic Winston Churchill Statue Vandalized: 'ZIONIST WAR CRIMINAL'

Summary

A statue of Winston Churchill in London's Parliament Square was vandalized with pro-Palestinian slogans. The slogans included messages like "ZIONIST WAR CRIMINAL" and "GLOBALISE THE INTIFADA." London and Manchester police have stated they will arrest individuals displaying such slogans at pro-Palestinian events.

Key Facts

  • The statue of Winston Churchill was vandalized with pro-Palestinian messages.
  • The graffiti included phrases like "ZIONIST WAR CRIMINAL" and "STOP THE GENOCIDE."
  • The incident took place overnight into Friday.
  • The statue is located in Parliament Square, London.
  • Police in London and Manchester announced plans to arrest people using the slogan "globalize the intifada" at protests.
  • Winston Churchill is considered a prominent figure in British history and is popular in the U.S.
  • President Donald Trump restored a bust of Churchill to the Oval Office during his presidency.

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